Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jacoba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a hunchback. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student he started as a Ruler, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.